Project 10073 Record Cards and Air Intelligence Information Reports — May 1952

This document compiles intelligence reports and record cards from May 1952 regarding sightings of unidentified aerial objects in Michigan and Texas. The first incident, occurring on 25 May 1952 near Walnut Lake, Michigan, involved a single tear-drop shaped object observed for 30 minutes. The witness, a civilian, described the object as white to yellow-orange, approximately 200 feet in diameter, and moving in a straight, level flight path. The witness attempted to follow the object by car and took photographs, which were later deemed of no value due to camera limitations. The second incident, also on 25 May 1952, occurred at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Captain John S. Jones Jr., a rated navigator, along with his wife and a B-29 pilot, observed 12 tear-drop shaped objects flying in three groups of four in a tight V-formation. The objects were described as white with an orange tinge, moving at an estimated speed of 1500 to 2000 miles per hour. The witnesses reported a deep, intermittent 'voom' sound. The objects were observed for approximately 3 seconds as they passed overhead. The reporting officer noted that the witnesses were experienced observers accustomed to the night sky. Official investigations at both locations, including radar checks and weather assessments, failed to identify any conventional aircraft or meteorological phenomena that could explain the sightings. The reports emphasize the sincerity and reliability of the witnesses, particularly Captain Jones, whose professional background as a navigator was highlighted as a factor in the credibility of his account. The documents include detailed diagrams of the formation and the objects' appearance, as well as maps indicating the flight path over Texas. The reports were forwarded to the Air Technical Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for further evaluation under Project 10073.